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Ideas start here

Ideas start at the University of Waterloo, and the Office of Research helps convert ideas into opportunity.

The Office of Research is the university's central point connecting scientists on campus or associated with Waterloo to opportunities for funding and a variety of services, including commercialization. Office of Research staff support researchers through the many phases of research including ethics review and managing funds.

Research is an integral and intensive area at Waterloo. In 2016-17, faculty, staff, and students attracted more than $205 million from public and private sources to fund research across a spectrum of challenges. Waterloo's strength in research excellence is supported by partnerships with industry, creating opportunities that generate new knowledge and further Canada's economy.

News

The University of Waterloo will be a key partner with leading Canadian companies and sectors chosen to help grow our country’s global competitiveness through significant investments in the areas of artificial intelligence (AI) and advanced manufacturing.

The Ontario Pharmacy Evidence Network (OPEN) awarded 2 million in funding to advance work in medication management.

Medications can improve health and save lives, but they are not without risk. With prescription medication in Ontario costing $10.6 billion per year, new strategies to help patients and healthcare providers choose, use, and remove medications are critical to providing better care and ensuring financial sustainability of the public system.

Events

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join Eric Luvisotto, Technology Transfer Officer in the Office of Research, for one or a number of presentations in the Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop series. Eric will share his experience in the field of Intellectual Property including working for two Canadian IP law firms, founding and running his own startup company, and working in-house for a large automotive parts manufacturer.

Faculty, staff, and students are welcome to join Eric Luvisotto, Technology Transfer Officer in the Office of Research, for one or a number of presentations in the Intellectual Property (IP) Workshop series. Eric will share his experience in the field of Intellectual Property including working for two Canadian IP law firms, founding and running his own startup company, and working in-house for a large automotive parts manufacturer.